He is about to become the first poet to headline a UK arena, but says he isn't ready for national treasure status.

John Cooper Clarke is about to become the first poet to headline a UK arena, and is responsible for the lyrics to one of the world's most streamed songs of recent years. But he has lost none of ...

Martin Robinson11 March 2025 John Cooper Clarke, the bard of Salford, is hitting old London town again next week with a show at the Palladium, a venue that still holds huge allure for the national ...

John Cooper Clarke, the bard of Salford, is hitting old London town again next week with a show at the Palladium, a venue still holds huge allure for the national treasure that is Mr Clarke.

It does not necessarily reflect the view of The Herald. Punk poet John Cooper Clarke is set to perform in Bury St Edmunds. Known as the 'Godfather of Punk Poetry', Clarke will take the stage at ...

Dr. John Cooper Clarke, Blossoms, Ian Broudie and the Lightning Seeds, and The Zutons graced the stage alongside emerging Liverpudlian act Luvcat and Hull rapper Chiedu Oraka. Special guests ...

John Cooper Clarke is nicknamed the punk poet and the bard of Salford [Getty Images] ...